UX Design Director Head of Interaction
Added 27 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1255 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and Accenture UK & Ireland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2161 (Research and development (r&d) managers, Head of design is an index entry; manages design practice). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Location: London
Level: CL5/6
Purpose
Drive the strategic vision, culture, and execution of world-class interaction design across Accenture Song — setting the standard for craft quality, embedding human-centred design at the heart of the business, and ensuring every digital product and service delivers measurable value.
Orientation
Define and champion interaction design strategy at an organisational level; set standards for conceptual thinking, interaction design, and experience coherence across multi-disciplinary teams; establish governance and ways of working that elevate quality and consistency; lead with a systems-thinking mindset, connecting design strategy to business goals, technology capabilities, and long-term product vision.
Expectations
Be visionary. Set the standard. Build the culture. Lead with empathy at scale. Drive strategic clarity. Develop others relentlessly. Hold a high bar. Champion design with courage and conviction.
Years Of Experience
12+ years of progressive industry experience, including 6+ years in senior design leadership or people management roles.
Demonstrated experience owning and evolving a UX or interaction design practice at an organisational or business-unit level.
Track record of managing and developing design managers, not just individual contributors.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Design, HCI, or a related field; advanced degree advantageous.
Requirements
Leadership & Personal
Define and communicate a bold, long-range vision for interaction design that aligns with organisational strategy and inspires teams at all levels.
Position design as a strategic business driver; articulate the commercial and experiential return on design investment to C-suite and senior stakeholders.
Level: CL5/6
Purpose
Drive the strategic vision, culture, and execution of world-class interaction design across Accenture Song — setting the standard for craft quality, embedding human-centred design at the heart of the business, and ensuring every digital product and service delivers measurable value.
Orientation
Define and champion interaction design strategy at an organisational level; set standards for conceptual thinking, interaction design, and experience coherence across multi-disciplinary teams; establish governance and ways of working that elevate quality and consistency; lead with a systems-thinking mindset, connecting design strategy to business goals, technology capabilities, and long-term product vision.
Expectations
Be visionary. Set the standard. Build the culture. Lead with empathy at scale. Drive strategic clarity. Develop others relentlessly. Hold a high bar. Champion design with courage and conviction.
Years Of Experience
Leadership & Personal
Set Yourself Apart
Experience leading UX transformation programmes or establishing a design practice from the ground up.
A published body of work — articles, talks, or research — that has contributed meaningfully to the broader design community.
Experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation across multiple markets or practice areas.
Portfolio Requirement
Applications without a design portfolio demonstrating craft quality, process, and relevant experience will not be considered.
What's In It For You
In addition to a competitive salary package, you will benefit from an extensive rewards offering including up to 30 days' annual leave, private medical insurance, and 3 additional days' leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role. There will be a requirement to spend meaningful time on-site with clients, partners, and teams to enable delivery of the first-class experiences we are known for.
Some clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client's office to work collaboratively.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Applications without a design portfolio demonstrating craft quality, process, and relevant experience will not be considered.
What's In It For You
In addition to a competitive salary package, you will benefit from an extensive rewards offering including up to 30 days' annual leave, private medical insurance, and 3 additional days' leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role. There will be a requirement to spend meaningful time on-site with clients, partners, and teams to enable delivery of the first-class experiences we are known for.
Some clients require background checks. You will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) to confirm your identity, criminal record, right to work and residency.
Comfortable with hybrid working. Every project is different, but we love our team to be in the studio and in our client's office to work collaboratively.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Accenture UK & Ireland, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1255 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~22k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £72k
£32kmedian £59kgoing rate £45k£72k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1255 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.